Thursday, February 26, 2015

A few months ago I found this book on the shelves at Barnes and Noble. It's filled with exercises designed to get you thinking about Edgar Degas' style and trying your hand at it. It's a beautiful little book and, as the cover suggests, speaks to the use of pastels. However, pastels aren't a direction I want to go right now.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

It's kind of comical to hear the weather forecasters warn of being prepared before braving the elements today. Yes, it's a little cold by Florida standards, but still paradise for these Wisconsinites!

And now it's time to pull out my sketchbook, pens, and watercolors, which have started to get a little dusty since the flurry at Christmastime.

Being in Florida always reminds me of my parents who moved here upon retirement. They're no longer here but the memories of them are everywhere and I think that's one reason I love it so much. And, it doesn't hurt that this is the perfect place to get away from the cold and snowy winters of the upper midwest!